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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 822 miles / 1322 kilometers / 714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Waterloo (ALO) is 982 miles / 1581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 25 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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822
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714
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Waterloo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 821.580 miles
  • 1322.205 kilometers
  • 713.934 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 819.784 miles
  • 1319.314 kilometers
  • 712.373 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Waterloo generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W